Scientific Tales: A Science History Podcast

Scientific Tales

Are you interested in scientific concepts? Ideas? methods? Are you curious about the history of an idea or discovery and say to yourself: I wonder how this idea got here? You are in the right place. Scientific Tales is a science podcast that explores the story behind important scientific findings and research. Scientific Tales will be published every month! Dive deep into the fascinating stories of science and the journeys behind scientific discoveries through our science history podcast! Scientific Tales is where science is explored through the lens of history. Where we talk about the journey of scientific concepts through time, and where we learn science through its evolutionary journey and cultivate critical thinking through storytelling. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 06/09/2025

    The Story of DNA - The Genetic Revolution - The War Against Diseases

    In the finale of our Genetic Revolution series, we trace the dramatic journey of discovering disease genes to the birth of gene therapy and the invention of CRISPR-Cas9. You'll hear about medical achievements, controversial patents, ethical debates, and the human stories behind them. How did scientists first pinpoint disease-causing genes?What makes genetic data so powerful—and so risky? Can gene editing cure diseases? This episode blends history, science, and bioethics. Scientific Tales: A science History Podcast, where science is explored through the lens of history. Where we talk about the journey of scientific concepts through time, and where we learn science through its evolutionary journey. The episode draws heavily from  DNA: The Story of the Genetic Revolution by James D. Watson, Andrew Berry, and Kevin Davies, This work is a fantastic resource if you'd like to learn more Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    30 min

  2. 04/15/2025

    The Story of DNA - The Genetic Revolution - Discovering Human Origins from Caves to Genome

    What was the fate of Neanderthals? How did they contribute to our genetic makeup? And what does this mean for our identity as humans? In this episode of Scientific Tales, we will again take you on a journey through time, to uncover the mystery of Neanderthals. From the first fossil discoveries in the 19th century to the revolutionary DNA research of the 21st century, we dive deep into how cutting-edge science has reshaped our understanding of human evolution. Join us as we explore how pioneers like Svante Pääbo unlocked the ancient secrets hidden in Neanderthal bones and how genetic discoveries revealed surprising links between Neanderthals and modern humans. Discover how mitochondrial and nuclear DNA tell different stories, and learn about the scientific debates that raged for decades until genetic research uncovered the truth. Don’t miss this captivating episode filled with history, mystery, and science that changed the way we see ourselves. Tune in now and subscribe to Scientific Tales for more captivating stories from the world of science! Scientific Tales: A science History Podcast, where science is explored through the lens of history. Where we talk about the journey of scientific concepts through time, and where we learn science through its evolutionary journey. The episode draws heavily from  DNA: The Story of the Genetic Revolution by James D. Watson, Andrew Berry, and Kevin Davies, This work is a fantastic resource if you'd like to learn more Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    34 min

  3. 02/24/2025

    The Story of DNA - The Genetic Revolution - The Human Genome Project

    Do you think science lacks drama? This episode might prove you otherwise! Explore the Human Genome Project—one of the most consequential scientific achievements of our time, that revolutionized disease diagnosis, cancer research, and medical therapies. In this episode we delve into the cutting-edge technologies—from DNA sequencing and PCR innovations to next-generation sequencing. We also uncover the fierce scientific rivalries and passionate debates among the leading scientists whose feuds helped shape the future of genomics. Tune in for an unforgettable journey through the history, technology, and lasting impact of the Human Genome Project. Scientific Tales: A science History Podcast, where science is explored through the lens of history. Where we talk about the journey of scientific concepts through time, and where we learn science through its evolutionary journey. The episode draws heavily from  DNA: The Story of the Genetic Revolution by James D. Watson, Andrew Berry, and Kevin Davies, The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee These works are a fantastic resource if you'd like to learn more Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    29 min

  4. 01/21/2025

    The Story of DNA - The Genetic Revolution - Recombinant DNA Technology and the Biotech Boom

    Explore the revolutionary DNA technologies of the 1970s, the biotech boom of the 1980s, and the discovery of DNA function, one of the most important biological discoveries of the 20th century. Tune in for insights on recombinant DNA, double helix history, and the biotech boom! Scientific Tales is a science podcast and an educational podcast that aims to cultivate critical thinking through storytelling. The episode draws heavily from  DNA: The Story of the Genetic Revolution by James D. Watson, Andrew Berry, and Kevin Davies, The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee These works are a fantastic resource if you'd like to learn more   Special thanks to iBiology, part of the Science Communication Lab, for providing content used in this episode. The segment they provided features an interview with Dr. Paul Berg about the Asilomar Conference. You can view the full iBiology lecture from which this segment is sourced here. For more information about the Science Communication Lab, visit their website at sciencecommunicationlab.org." Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    24 min

  5. 12/17/2024

    The Story of DNA - The Genetic Revolution - The Beginning of Double Helix

    Explore the story of DNA, from ancient ideas about heredity to discovering the double helix structure of DNA. Learn how scientists unlocked the blueprint of life and the ups and downs of genetic research in the 20th century. Tune in for a journey through the science that reshaped our world. Scientific Tales is a science podcast and an educational podcast that aims to cultivate critical thinking through storytelling. The episode draws heavily from  DNA: The Story of the Genetic Revolution by James D. Watson, Andrew Berry, and Kevin Davies, The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee These works are a fantastic resource if you'd like to learn more If you want to know more about the horrors of eugenics, refer to the documentary: The Eugenic Crusade    This episode features material provided by Nobel Prize Outreach. © Nobel Prize Outreach AB. All rights reserved. Learn more at nobelprize.org. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    23 min

  6. 12/17/2024

    The Rise of Cryptocurrency: How Did Digital Money Emerge?

    Explore the origins of cryptocurrencies and the invention of Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Discover how digital money emerged and re-shaped into cryptocurrency. Whether you're a beginner or crypto-curious, this is your guide to understanding the digital evolution of money. Scientific Tales is a science podcast and an educational podcast that aims to cultivate critical thinking through storytelling. The episode draws heavily from  Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing by Jacob Goldstein, The Story of Money: The Journey From Shells and Shekels to Bills and Bitcoin by Sean Cover. These works are a fantastic resource if you'd like to learn more Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    21 min

  7. 12/17/2024

    The Evolution of Money: The Story of How We Got Here

    Explore the evolution of money, from ancient trade systems and gold coins to paper currencies. Discover how money has shaped the world. Scientific Tales is a science podcast and an educational podcast that aims to cultivate critical thinking through storytelling. The episode draws heavily from  Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing by Jacob Goldstein, The Story of Money: The Journey From Shells and Shekels to Bills and Bitcoin by Sean Cover. These works are a fantastic resource if you'd like to learn more Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    22 min

  8. 12/09/2024

    What is Scientific Tales?

    Where science meets storytelling! In this introductory episode of Scientific Tales: Behind the World's Discoveries, we pull back the curtain on what this podcast is all about. Explore the fascinating stories, struggles, and triumphs behind some of the most significant scientific achievements in history. Discover the inspiration behind the podcast, and learn about the topics we’ll cover. Subscribe now and stay tuned for our following episodes – your next favorite story might just be a scientific one! Scientific Tales is a science podcast and an educational podcast that aims to cultivate critical thinking through storytelling. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    2 min
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Are you interested in scientific concepts? Ideas? methods? Are you curious about the history of an idea or discovery and say to yourself: I wonder how this idea got here? You are in the right place. Scientific Tales is a science podcast that explores the story behind important scientific findings and research. Scientific Tales will be published every month! Dive deep into the fascinating stories of science and the journeys behind scientific discoveries through our science history podcast! Scientific Tales is where science is explored through the lens of history. Where we talk about the journey of scientific concepts through time, and where we learn science through its evolutionary journey and cultivate critical thinking through storytelling. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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